Background: Misconceptions about teething are prevalent even in the 21st century, especially in developing countries like Nigeria. These myths, which are handed down from one generation to another may lead to trivialization of severe childhood illnesses as well as practices that...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2021/v7i430228
Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic relapsing disease, characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). The incidence of IBD has been increasing over the last two decades, for example, from 1999- 2008 incidence increased from 21.3 t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2021/v7i430229
Sujey Araceli Zurita Rivera, Jose Alfredo Vidal Vidal, Froylan Eduardo Hernandez Lara Gonzalez, Patricia Zagoya Martinez, Jose Felix Urbina Hernandez, Francisco Tinoco Lemus, Rosario Ponce Dávila, Atalia Saraí Ruíz Austria, Emma Juanita Carbajal Reyes, Ivonne Juarez Reyes, Carolina Contreras Camacho, Manuel Alejandro Resendiz López & Angel Ramon Saucedo Medina·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2021
Aims: To determine the recovery degree in pediatric patients with antecedent severe traumatic brain injury. Study Design: Prospective, analytical and relational. Place and Duration of Study: Pediatrics Intensive Care Area of the “Hospital para el Niño Poblano” from March 2014 t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2021/v7i430230
Aliou Abdoulaye Ndongo, Djibril Boiro, Idrissa Basse, Younoussa Kéita, Ndiogou Seck, Lamine Thiam, Tabitha D. Van Immerzeel & Assane Sylla·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2021
Background and Aim: Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome or nephrosis causes massive protein leakage in the urine. Its treatment requires steroids (prednisone, methylprednisolone), often for a prolonged period, notably in case of steroid-dependence or steroid-resistance. In children, lo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2021/v7i430225
Background: Preterm birth (PTB) is the leading cause of child mortality worldwide and Sub-Saharan Africa is disproportionately affected. Inadequate access to cost-effective interventions in most poor resource areas threatens to increase preterm birth related mortalities. Kangaroo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2021/v7i430226
Background: The impact of COVID-19 on general health care delivery systems has been huge including the immunization services. Several measures were taken by most of the government all over the world to prevent the spread of infection such as lockdown, wearing masks, social distan...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2021/v7i430227
Background: There is a large incidence of congenital thoracic abnormalities that manifest as deformities and or defects of anterior chest walls. Thoracic abnormalities in preterm infants may also be associated with malpositioning in the incubator in the presence of respiratory di...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2021/v7i430224
Munera Awad Radwan, Najia Abdelati El Mansori, Mufeda Ali Elfergani, Faiaz Ragab Halies & Mohanad Abdulhadi Lawgali·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2021
Introduction: Diabetes has long been associated with maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. The infant of a diabetic mother have higher risks for serious problems during pregnancy and at birth. Problems during pregnancy may include increased risks of abortions and stillb...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2021/v7i430222
Background: Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is a functional disorder characterized by repeated episodes of sudden onset of intense vomiting that is followed by symptom-free periods. The diagnosis is based on the fulfillment of Rome IV criteria. The Cyclic vomiting syndrome shares...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2021/v7i430223
Background: Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) are at significantly increased risk for both morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD). Determining the spectrum of echocardiographic abnormalities in these patients can help in reduction of morbidity and mort...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2021/v7i430221